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Washington Washington Democrat

Location

Washington, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Aug 10, 1925

Page

5

Wardens seize big sevies at Paragon

Indianapolis Aug 10 Two large seizures by state fish and game wardens disrupted a Paragon fish fry on White river. A 150 ft by 12 ft seine and a 100 ft by 8 ft seine were found with several violators lacking licenses and later Francis Hassber admitted ownership. Resulting fines and arrests marked the nine months to July 1 with 1,491 arrests and 1,323 convictions.

Indianapolis Fish and Game White River Paragon Frank Hassber

Visit Notes From Local Households Include Travel and Hosting

Residents in town hosted relatives and friends over the weekend with several trips reported. Mr and Mrs Cameron Hyatt receive guests on East at St while Mr and Mrs Bennett and Mr and Mrs Nis motor to Jasper India pote artins ville Bedford Sh and Loogootee. Dorgey Arvin and daughter Mary Louise arrived from Brazil to stay with Geo Scudder on Sycamore street. Harry Palmer visited from Bloomington for the Palmer Layman wedding. George Smith and son Carl along with William Himburg and son Carl and daughter Freeda drove to Evansville. Mildred Mattix returned from Sullivan after a George Wood house party.

Nis Claud Bennett Jasper India Pote Artinsville Bedford, Sh Loogootee George Smith Carl William Himburg Miss Freeda Evansville

Christian Missionary Circle Meeting at First Christian Church

The Girls missionary circle of the First Christian church meets Tuesday at 7 30 p m at Mrs L L Connerly s home with Miss Cleo Hayes and Dorothy Fitts as hostesses The program led by Miss Laura Routt includes hymn prayer business devotional by Gertrude Southerland, special music Itinerary and Ticket Grace Green What Shall I Take on the Journey Ethel Edwards silent prayer

Christian Missionary Circle

Family reunion at J C Sheley home on Dewey Avenue

A family reunion was hosted at the residence of J C Sheley at 601 Dewey Avenue on Sunday, with guests enjoying the hospitality of Mr Sheley and his family.

J.C. Sheley Dewey Avenue Mr. She

Daugherty Family Reunion Held Near Plainville

About 150 members of the Eli Daugherty family gathered at the old Eli y Grove south of Plainville for a day of visits and a noon dinner. Out of town relatives came from Terre Haute Indianapolis Bicknell North Vernon and other points. An afternoon program followed Rev Arthur Daugherty of North Vernon spoke and new officers were elected with Elbert Daugherty as President James L Daugherty as Secretary and Treasurer. The next reunion is set for the second Sunday in August 1926 at the same location.

Daugherty Eli Daugherty Eliy Grove Plainville Terre Haute Indianapolis Bicknell North Version Etree Arthur Daugherty North Vari Ident Elbert Pirville Ernest Worthington John Wie San Mieinville Out Washington

War Mothers Meeting at Memorial Hill Tuesday

The War Mothers will hold their regular meeting Tuesday at 2 30 o clock at Memorial Hill on East Main Street. Business importance will be discussed and every War Mother is urged to be present.

War Mothers Arenman Memorial Hill East Main Street

Dinner Honoring Sanford and Irvin Gilmore Held at Six

A six o'clock dinner was hosted in honor of Sanford and Irvin Gilmore. Attendees included family and friends who gathered to celebrate their achievements and contributions.

Sanford and Irvin Gilmore

Bethel church lawn social and visits reported

A lawn social at Bethel church four miles south of Washington is set for August 13 and 14 with cordial invitation. Reports list visits by Charles Zinkan and son Lloyd from Cincinnati, Nettie Berry and Mayme Zinkan in Cincinnati, Robert Zinkan visiting Lew Michaels and family in Montgomery, and guests Ben Fabning and Clara Melton in Montgomery visiting Mrs. Clarence Riester. The Chattering Stitch Club of Maysville met at Daisy Best’s with members Faye Reynolds Madeline McDonald Marta Riffey Ethel Morgan Mary Talor Inez Waggoner and guest Pauline Love of French Lick. refreshments were served and the next meeting will be at Miss Ethel Morgan's home.

Bethel Church Washington Ben Fabning Clara Melton Montgomery Clarence Riester Chattering Stitch Club Maysville Daisy Best Faye Reynolds Madeline McDonald Marta Riffey Ethel Morgan Mary Talor Inez Waggoner Pauline Love French Lick

Mrs. Sophia Zinkan Visits Montgomery Friends

Mrs. Sophia Zinkan of Indianapolis arrived Sunday to spend several days with friends and relatives in Montgomery.

Sophia Zinkan Indianapolis Montgomery

Mrs Eagan and children visit relatives this weekend

Mrs Mary Eagan and her children Michael Lawrence and Mary from Indianapolis were weekend guests of relatives in this city.

Mary Eagan Michael, Lawrence and Mary Indianapolis

Local residents and visitors tour area towns

Mr and Mrs Cc F Dixon of Washington break camp at Indian Mound to return home. Miss Josephne Fettig visited Seymour relatives. Miss Uots Gilmore of Indianapolis visits city. Mrs R A Kermode of Vincennes attends to business and visits. The Bullocks motor to Trinity Springs Mandabadh Mrs Carl L vite Beverly Dannie Amelia Manda bee Jones Bernard motor to Jasper Celest. Arthur Smith Eddie Stiffen ke Joe DeVoe of East St Louis visits Mrs Sam Elswick. Mr and Mrs David Jones Norris return from a ten day trip to Locust Grove Cleveland Cincinnati Covington KY. Folger Laughlin attorney visits for business. Miss Mary Vonderschmitt, recently in New York and the East, expected back for a visit with her mother before deputy clerk duties in Nex county. Mrs Bertha Arnold returns from vacation at Fron Lick West Baden and ville KY resuming saleslady duties. Mr and Mrs Frank Vonderchmitt and children, Mr and Mrs Jalbert Summers and daughter Corning will motor to Lake Wa-wassee for a week’s outing. Mr and Mrs Stephen Plaine with Mrs George Mershon drive to Pike county for a visit. Mr and Mrs A H Norton of Petersburg visit Mershon home. Mrs Jennie Mershon joins for a month. Michael Steinhardt returns from a two week visit in Dubois county. Mr and Mrs Harry Hanson depart for Wisconsin. they are joined by Walter Hatfield. Edith Jones of Bloomfield is mentioned.

William Bradford 69 Dies After Long Illness

William Hamilton Bradford a native of Daviess county died at 1 20 Sunday morning at his daughter's Cosby road home after a nine month illness, tuberculosis the cause. He was 69, born September 5 1869 in Sugarland, son of John N and file Hamilton. He married Mrs Sarah Arm Williams in 1892, three children born, two living Ruth Bradford Williams died in an earlier train accident. Surviving: daughters Mrs Henry Nash and Mrs Virginia Bennington, three stepchildren Harley Williams Loogootee Mrs T Sullivan East St Louis and Mrs Claude Aikman Sugarland. Funeral services were held at 2:30 this afternoon at the Cosby read home, burial in Oak Grove cemetery.

William Hamilton Bradford Daviess County Henry Nash Cosby Road Mr. Bradford Sugarland John N

Farm Bureau Wins And Loses Sunday Baseball Split

The Farm Bureau baseball team split a Sunday doubleheader with Algiers and Glendale at the Allison Barber race track. Algiers won 10 to 6. Glendale triumphed 8 to 2. Algiers used Allegree and Gregory. Griffith and Delaney opposed. Glendale’s pitchers were Potts and Lemon, with Stafford and Davis on offense for the Bureau. A late dash by Allegree produced a bases-loaded score in the final game amid a small crowd. The bureau next faces Steele Township.

Algiers Glendale Farmers Alligon Gregory Griffith Delaney Stafford Davis Potts Lemon Veale Coe Bureau All

Damaged When Lights Bleed Blinding Night Crash

At about 11 o clock on the Noo iknell road two cars collided. Frank Tolggar and Charles Huffman Wheat land suffered damage as bright lights blinded drivers. Tolgar’s car had the worst damage with a broken spring axle radiator rod and fender. Huffman’s left front fender and wheel were mashed. Reliance tow firms transported both cars to charge for repairs.

Frank Tolggar Charles Huffma Relianceer Lharge

Daviess County Dairy Group Attains Top Attendance Record

In the Third District of Daviess county the Indiana State Dairy Association contests the best attendance record for county dairy cattle breeding. The 1925 event at Indiana polls marks the division into four districts with a loving cup to be awarded.

Daviess County Indiana State Dairy Association Indiana R. D Purdue University

A J Hart Ill at Home on Seventh Street

A J Hart is ill at his home on Seventh Street and has been confined there during the summer.

A. J. Hart S. E Seventh Street

Farm Bureau Picnic Notice At Washington Park

Farm Bureau announces a picnic on August 13 at Washington Park with a basket dinner and all day entertainment. Everson-od

Farm Bureau Washington Everson

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